NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wal-Mart Emerges as Banking Alternative. Impact: As Wal-Mart became the go-to place for cashing paychecks, banks realized they should probably improve their customer service. Fast forward to now, and banks are offering free lollipops. So much for financial literacy!. Fact: Did you know that at one point, Wal-Mart's money services were so popular that people considered it a 'bank'—not because it had a vault, but because it was cheaper than every actual bank out there? Irony at its finest!.
• Headline: Cain Addresses Groping Allegations. Impact: This incident set off a chain reaction of allegations and legal battles that eventually led to a heightened awareness of harassment in the workplace, sparking the #MeToo movement. Who knew that one groping accusation could lead to a global reckoning?. Fact: Did you know that in the 90s, groping was just a misunderstood form of 'friendly affection'? Just kidding, it was always wrong. But the 90s were a wild time..
• Headline: Greece and Italy Fuel Eurozone Crisis. Impact: The turmoil in Greece and Italy not only deepened the Euro crisis but also inspired a generation of financial memes. Who knew that economic disaster could be so meme-worthy?. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked all the euros lost during this crisis, they would reach the moon and back? Just kidding, but it sure felt like it for the investors!.
• Headline: A Vision of Spirituality Returns to Broadway. Impact: The revival of 'Godspell' brought spirituality back to Broadway, leading to a bizarre trend of musicals focused on self-help and enlightenment. We're just one step away from a musical about meditation—'OM: The Musical'.. Fact: Did you know that 'Godspell' was originally based on the gospel of Matthew? Let's just say, if Matthew were alive today, he'd probably have a Broadway show and an Instagram account..